Friday, January 29, 2010

It's almost Valentine's Day! Ok, I'll admit, I'm a sucker for this holiday. While I think my hubby and I do a pretty good job at the every day, it's nice to really slow it down for one day and really take the effort to show your special someone how much they mean to you!

These mittens handmade by Dream Knits by Ellen just made my day! How fun are they! Check out her shop, where she has many more knit items, and make sure to stop by her 'animal hats' section...super cute! Have a wonderful weekend!

Who knew the blah grey winter days could actually be so pretty! Gogo Korogiannou features all of these lovely wintery items in her treasury, including my 'Hazy Day'! Check out everyone's items! Have a great day!

Monday, January 18, 2010

We made front page today! Thanks to stylinstuff for putting together this wonderful treasury featuring EFA team member, and for including my 'Daydreams'! All of the artists in this treasury do their part to help animals, so go and check them out!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Check out this great one-of-a-kind ceramic ring! I received this as a Christmas gift this year, and I love it! It's a big statement ring, really looks great! This ring was made by Niu Taller...check out her shop where you will find more fabulous rings and other jewelry pieces, and at the moment you can get free worldwide shipping! Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

New additions to the Shop this week - A series of three, Calla 1, Calla 2, and Calla 3. Also you'll find my latest bulldog print 'Relaxation', and remember that 10% of sales of my animal prints goes to help no-kill shelters! Stop by and check them out!

Monday, January 11, 2010

My 2-year Etsy anniversary is coming up in February! Can you believe it!?! In honor of this, I've decided to have a Fan Drive for my Facebook Fan Page! If I hit 100 fans by my anniversary, everything in the store will be 10% off for the ENITRE month of February! Head on over to the Fan Page and check it out! :)

Friday, January 8, 2010

How gorgeous is this necklace? I should know, I now own it! :) I have had my eye on this necklace for quite some time now, and it was given to me as a Christmas gift! This necklace is handmade out of felt by Vaiva Nat. It is even more striking in person, and is now one of my favorite accessories! Please check out her shop, where will find many unique accessories! She also accepts custom orders! Have a great weekend!

Friday, January 1, 2010

I've embarked on a personal project for this year. I'm calling it 2010:365. In the year 2010, my goal is to shoot at least 1 photo every single day. I've decided to do this for several reasons. To keep my creative juices flowing, even during down times, to sharpen my current skills, and to learn a few new ones. There are no rules for this project except to take 1 photo every day. It may be a photo from a very elaborate, set-up shoot, or it may just be from my point of view sitting on the couch. It might be taken from my big fancy camera, it might be taken from my camera phone. At the end, I should have a collection of photos that will be fun for me to look through on January 1, 2011!

The photo marks taking down the Christmas decorations, and starting a new year!

Nice to Meet You!

My name is Erin Garrison Benesh, I live in the Kansas City area with my wonderful husband of over 5 years, and our 5 “kids” – 3 English Bulldogs (Chloe, Dexter and Samson), and 2 cats (Sadie and Luna). You'll probably see them make several appearances on this blog! I am a licensed architect, that's my 'day job' which I do love! But I am extremely passionate about photography, and it is how I like to spend my 'free time'. Besides my love for architecture, photography, and graphic design, I enjoy traveling, food & wine, good conversation with great friends, going to movies, and spending time with my hubby and fantastic family!